Laboratory Technician - Point of Care/Specimen Processing - 8am - 4:30pm

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time position that rotates between the Point of Care and Specimen Processing labs. The ideal candidate will have a background in science and possess strong technical and communication skills. Responsibilities include processing specimens, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with laboratory regulations.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a clinical medical laboratory or similar setting.
• With preferred degree, no experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains organized processes to provide optimal and timely patient results.
• Performs laboratory internal regulatory audits.

Skills

Technical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's in a science related field

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

This position will rotate between the two labs of Point of Care and Specimen Processing. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors in a science related field.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Technical and Administrative Skills.
– Performs assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.

- Correctly receives, accessions, processes, and assures proper identification of specimen

- Evaluates specimen integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens in accordance with departmental procedure

- Acquires and maintains proficiency in computer functions

- Independently performs work without undue reliance on others and assists co-workers as time permits

- Keeps abreast of new procedures and policies

- Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance

- Maintains neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and Procedures

- Serves as departmental purchaser as needed by using the institutional Resource One system

- Submits requests for new office supply orders or equipment orders when necessary and appropriate

Productivity and Communication/Teamwork

- Maintains organized processes to provide optimal and timely patient results.

- Prioritizes and organizes workflow to meet productivity goals of the section

- Remains knowledgeable of processes and pre-analytical procedures enabling efficient trouble shooting and problem solving

- Assists with monitoring and documenting of the sections inventory control system while assuring effective use of supplies.

- Serves as Kronos timekeeper

- Communicates effectively

Quality Commitment and Enhancement

- Performs laboratory internal regulatory (CAP/CLIA) audits with sections and reports finding to laboratory management

- Manages laboratory regulatory documentation (i.e. competency, instrument logs, job aides, etc) for compliance

- Complies with section's telephone/customer service courtesy policies and procedures

- Reports results of problem resolutions to callers in accordance with section's policies

- Demonstrates cooperation when working with both internal and external customers

- Demonstrates calmness under varying environmental circumstances; remains willing and capable of assisting with crisis situations

- Effectively follows up with vendors to resolve pending laboratory supply/equipment orders

Other duties as assigned

High school graduation or equivalent. One year of experience in a clinical medical laboratory or similar setting. With preferred degree, no experience required. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 174728
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Science Jobs: No